Nicole Forzano is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 credential and has worked as an independent financial consultant since 2019. Outside of finance, she has been involved with APEX Mixed Martial Arts for over 18 years. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process that incorporates asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to third-party managers, supported by a complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

David Pendleton is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and Wells Fargo & Company. Outside of finance, he serves as the head esports coach at the University of New Haven, where he coaches collegiate-level competitive video game teams. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Takita is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Harley Capital, National Securities Group, and New York Life Insurance. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational platforms.

Ethan McMahon is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In his current role, he partners with individuals and families to design personalized investment strategies that align with their unique financial goals, risk tolerance, and life vision. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before becoming an Investment Consultant. This experience has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of client relationship management and investment consulting. Further details about his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Joseph Matthews is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Matthews also teaches at Fairfield University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and research methodologies.

Susan Alintoff is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013, including a position at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ravi Sankar is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has prior experience at Pruco Securities LLC, Sutherland Global, and Wipro. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities, using model-driven investment implementation and offering access to third-party asset managers and insurance products.

Nicholas Pelaccia is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside finance, such as at Dick's Last Resort and Auto Repairs Unlimited, alongside a period of full-time education. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate personalized recommendations.

Richard Zorena is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Orange Chamber of Commerce and is a board member of the Rotary Club of Orange. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and capital markets solutions.

James Craco Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Sentinel Asset Management, Colonial Life, Oppenheimer, Credit Agricole Securities, and TD Securities. He is also involved in a non-variable insurance agency based in Fairfield, CT. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Reese Gregory is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked in various roles including at Modern Day Auctions and LightRFP. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models, while serving approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Heagney is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Savona Financial Services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and annual advice. The firm’s approach includes asset allocation, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options, supported by proprietary research and third-party data.

Andrew Wigzell is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Metlife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent specializing in individual and group life, health, fixed annuities, long-term care, and disability products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships utilizing firm-approved software and strategies.

Michael Gefen is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop individualized financial plans focused on retirement and other significant life events. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' unique needs and priorities to help them work toward financial security and comfort. He has held various roles in the financial sector since 1993, including positions as Vice President-Investments at Prudential Securities and vFinance, Senior Financial Consultant at Comerica Bank, and Equity Trader at several firms such as Millennium Management LP, Nexus Asset Management, and Diamondback Capital. This extensive experience spans investment management and trading. Further details regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.

Matthew Kennelly is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for the Prospect Soccer Club in Connecticut. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jonathan Di Pietro is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in non-variable insurance activities affiliated with Prudential. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Michael Mildrum is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance, and Bank of America. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor investment plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Tyler Naumann currently serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. Prior to this role, he gained extensive experience at Fidelity in various capacities, including Financial Consultant from 2021 to 2026, Planning Consultant from 2021 to 2022, Workplace Financial Consultant from 2016 to 2021, and Financial Representative from 2014 to 2016. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Tyler has supported clients through a disciplined process aimed at helping them become confident and comfortable in their financial planning and investment strategies. He focuses on educating clients about their options and guiding them in making financial decisions that align with their individual situations, goals, and preferences. His approach emphasizes proper financial planning and implementation to help clients manage their assets effectively and live life on their own terms.

Donald Rich is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 54 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at major firms including Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a trustee for a family trust and is involved in investment-related ventures through entities he owns or co-owns. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth criteria. The firm offers a broad range of planning specialties and integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels.

Zachary Bass is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, SagePoint Financial, Inc., and OSAIC. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation with access to third-party asset managers and insurance products.